Add 42/36 and 30/5
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 6 0/5
42/36 + 30/5 is 43/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
30/5 = 30 × 36/5 × 36 = 1080/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 1080/180 = 210 + 1080/180 = 1290/180 - 1290/180 simplified gives 43/6
- So, 42/36 + 30/5 = 43/6
In mixed form: 71/6
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